Brined Chicken Breasts That Never Dry Out
Learn how to brine chicken breasts for incredibly moist and flavorful results every time. This simple technique prevents dry chicken and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2.5 Cups Cold Water
- 2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Peppercorns
- 1 Rosemary sprig
- 4 Chicken Breasts
Instructions
- Place water, salt, peppercorns, and rosemary in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until salt is completely dissolved.
- Allow the brine to cool to room temperature.
- Pour the brine over the chicken breasts in a deep bowl or Ziploc bag. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, up to 24 hours. 8 hours is recommended.
- Remove breasts from the brine, rinse with cool water, and pat dry.
- Cook chicken as desired.
Notes
- Brine concentration is critical. Use a kitchen scale for accuracy or consistent measuring tools.
- Your brine should taste like very salty soup or sea water, not acrid.
- This brine works well for any chicken cut, pork, turkey, beef brisket, and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 3751
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 145
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